In this episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, Kira Andersen sits down with John O’Leary who shares the emotional and physical challenges burn victims face, the unconditional love that carried him through recovery, and the mindset that helped him overcome depression, self-doubt, and impossible odds.

From months in a burn unit to inspiring audiences around the world, John's story is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of hope.

If you've ever faced trauma, loss, setbacks, or wondered how to keep moving forward when life feels impossible, this episode is for you.

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In this emotional episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Sarah Bravo shares her incredible journey through love, cancer, caregiving, and loss. After what seemed like simple acid reflux symptoms, her husband Richard was diagnosed with stage 4 esophageal cancer just days before a dream European vacation. Together, they faced impossible decisions, grueling treatments, moments of hope, devastating setbacks, and ultimately hospice care.

This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and deeply inspiring for anyone impacted by cancer or loss.

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In this deeply emotional and eye-opening episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira sits down with renowned pancreatic cancer researcher Dr. Kian Lim to discuss the realities of pancreatic cancer, groundbreaking research, and her late husband Kyle’s extraordinary battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer.

This conversation is raw, honest, heartbreaking, and hopeful all at once. If you or someone you love has been impacted by cancer, we hope this episode brings awareness, encouragement, and inspiration to keep fighting for better treatments and more research funding.

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In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, Kira sits down with Tim Bounds — former pastor at The Crossing Church — to talk about faith, grief, purpose, parenting, and walking alongside families through life’s hardest moments.

Tim shares his journey from growing up in St. Louis, pursuing music and ministry, becoming a pastor, and ultimately helping people navigate pain, loss, and hope. Together, Kira and Tim reflect on Kyle’s battle with pancreatic cancer, the reality of grief, and the moments of peace that can exist even in the middle of heartbreak.

This conversation is honest, emotional, hopeful, and filled with wisdom for anyone navigating loss, faith, parenting, or purpose.

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In this deeply moving episode of the Yes We Can Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Betty Mertens to share an unforgettable story of love, loss, resilience, and purpose.

Betty opens up about the heartbreaking loss of her first daughter, Ella, who passed away from a rare congenital heart condition. Through unimaginable grief, Betty and her husband Kyle found a way to transform their pain into purpose by launching Ella’s Umbrella, a nonprofit dedicated to funding pediatric heart research, genetic testing, and life-saving technology for children.

This episode is raw, honest, inspiring, and filled with hope for anyone navigating grief, hardship, or searching for purpose through pain.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode discusses suicide and mental health. Viewer discretion is advised.

In this deeply moving episode of the Yes, We Can! Podcast, host Kira Andersen sits down with Kristin Hyman, a mother of four and young widow, to share an incredibly raw and powerful story of love, loss, and resilience.

Kristin opens up about her husband’s long battle with mental illness, the devastating reality of losing him to suicide, and how she has navigated grief while raising her children. This conversation is honest, emotional, and filled with hope—highlighting the importance of mental health awareness, faith, community, and healing.

Kristin’s story is a testament to the power of vulnerability and the importance of speaking openly about mental health. If you or someone you love is struggling, please know—you are not alone.

Struggling with suicidal thoughts? Dial or text 988 to reach the suicide and crisis hotline.

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In this powerful episode of Yes We Can, host Kira Andersen sits down with Rachael Stark—a military officer, former police officer, and passionate advocate for first responder mental health.

Rachael shares her incredible journey through setbacks, resilience, and personal growth. From being dismissed from the police academy and fighting her way back, to working in law enforcement and facing the emotional toll of being a forensic death investigator, her story is one of perseverance and purpose.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone navigating challenges, seeking inspiration, or wanting a deeper understanding of mental health in high-pressure careers.

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In this emotional and powerful episode of Yes, We Can!, host Kira Andersen sits down with Jamie Luth to share her deeply personal journey navigating her husband Ethan’s stage four pancreatic cancer diagnosis.

Jamie opens up about the early warning signs that were easy to dismiss, the shocking Christmas Eve diagnosis, and the whirlwind of decisions that followed—including moving her family across the world in search of better treatment options.

This episode is a testament to resilience, faith, and the power of community. From navigating healthcare systems to finding groundbreaking clinical trials, Jamie’s story will inspire anyone facing adversity to keep fighting and never lose hope.

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